Caseworker C- Lead Worker-Intake Screening

Description

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $70,428.00 - $85,908.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: January 12th
• First Round Interviews: January 20th
• Second Round Interviews: January 26th
• Language Proficiency Test: February 2nd
• Reference Check: January 30th

New employees receive an80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visitstudentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Conduct professional screening interviews by phone and with reporters of child abuse and neglect, adolescents in need of services and adult protection. Receive and process police, other written or electronic reports
• Thoroughly and accurately conduct and document all necessary research in computer systems
• Recognize gaps in information and use additional sources and resources to gather information
• Practice confidentiality by strict adherence to all applicable statutes and regulations
• Utilize expertise in child welfare and child protection programs and models, family and community engagement, and the role of community-based prevention services, in-home safety management and out-of-home placements to guide, direct, support and educate callers
• Utilize expertise in adult protective services, the concepts of least intrusive intervention and self determination, and the role of community based prevention services, in-home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing care to guide, direct, support, and educate callers
• Utilize expertise in internal and external resources and support that promote self-sufficiency and well-being for children, families, and at-risk adults, and make appropriate referrals
• Work after hour on call shifts as needed to support agency needs.
• Recruit and train on call casework screening staff, and manage schedules and performance
• Process referrals to disposition from review as needed by supervisor
• Manage the immediate calendar for intake response
• Work with supervisor to enhance consistency of operations of intake as it applies to referral and screening
• Perform related work as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications andwill not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

• A bachelor's degree in human services or related field

AND

• Two years of professional human services casework experience

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please clickhere.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background?investigation with fingerprinting

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work or other human services related field.
• Customer services experience, demonstrated leadership, and APS and CPS work history.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.